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Nicola Dove, BACP
United Kingdom
UK counsellor - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Nicola
Nicola Dove is a UK counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement, addiction and mood concerns. Nicola also supports people facing relationship difficulties, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, anger and life changes.
Nicola uses practical, conversational sessions that draw on a mix of approaches. She listens to what is happening now and helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions often include simple exercises and reflective discussion to try different ways of responding to problems.
Her background includes a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and professional membership of the BACP. She describes her training as client-centred while also using techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness work and motivational interviewing where these fit the person's aims.
In early meetings Nicola focuses on clear, manageable goals. She helps people break bigger problems into smaller steps and track what changes. That might mean practising new ways of talking to others, testing out behavioural shifts, or using short mindfulness practices to manage intense feelings.
People who come to Nicola often want practical tools as well as space to talk. She encourages steady progress over time and checks in about what is or isn't working. To book a first appointment, follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to confirm current session options.
How Nicola uses structured approaches in online work
Nicola draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and to test different ways of responding. CBT is useful for worry, panic, low mood and habits that someone wants to change.She also uses client-centred principles, which focus on listening and understanding what matters most to the person in front of her. That approach supports clearer goal-setting and helps clients notice what they want to change. Mindfulness techniques may be introduced as brief exercises to reduce reactivity and increase attention to the present moment.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Nicola works with each person to agree goals and to choose methods that match those goals and personal preferences. This is a collaborative decision informed by what the client wants to prioritise and what practical steps feel manageable.
Current session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions sit alongside work or family commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with most often?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties, plus related issues such as sleep and eating problems.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses cognitive behavioural approaches to help clients spot unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses through practical exercises and behaviour experiments.
What is her professional background?
She has five years' experience and holds a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling, combining several therapeutic methods in her work.
What credential and location information applies?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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